Michael Dawson
ARTICLES:
Marable's Malcolm X Book Puts Icon in Context
The controversial biography places the slain Muslim leader firmly in the black nationalist tradition -- with all its contradictions, says this reviewer.
Promises Kept
He's got miles to go, but so far Obama is delivering on the change he promised.
The Real Deal on The New Deal
TODAY, 1 P.M. -- Join the washingtonpost.com Live Online discussion on THE REAL DEAL ON THE NEW DEAL with The Root's Michael Dawson.
Besmirch and Destroy
Conservatives are rallying against Barack Obama's tax policies. Will their uncivil war against him succeed?
Hopeless Boomers? We Invented Hope
The politics of change began with us.
No Way Out of N'awlins
Katrina should force the candidates to talk about race.
He’s Black and We’re Proud
How Obama, of all people, is benefitting from a resurgent black nationalism.
Could an Obama Win Backfire on Blacks?
The Potential Pitfalls of an Obama Presidency
No Time For Smoked-Filled Rooms
It could get ugly if the Dems settle the presidential nomination in an undemocratic way.
Was it Too Little, Too Late?
Why Obama's brilliant speech may not help him.